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ARIEL But Alan continued to remain silent, his clenched jaw showing disobedience. Stella took my hand, her touch soothing. "It's okay," she murmured, "we will get through this." I nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Stella and Elias. They were trying to calm the situation. A few seconds later, my phone rang, disturbing the silence of the parlor. I paused for a moment, my heart racing with anticipation. "Hello," I said, my voice cautious. "Ariel," Maria's voice crooned on the other end of the line. "I told you I have spies. I know you are acting up to manipulate me," she said. I felt a surge of shock. How did she know? I glanced around the room, meeting the eyes of Alan, Elias, and Stella. Alan's face was pale, Elias' face was furrowed with surprise, and Stella's brow fill